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2020-10-04 11:13:05
Hi Sir/Madam I'm using minoxidil 5% from past 5 years but from 8 months I'm facing some side effects heaviness in chest and pain and irregular heartbeat to.so i stopped using minoxidil from 1 month now I'm feeling ok but my hair thinning is started again what i want to do there is any alternative for minoxidil please help me out with this issue thank you
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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please  send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.

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Start with a non minoxidil lotion Start Prp sessions

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Peptide solutions, prps etc. Please consult online.

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